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79 Park Avenue

1977Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

A poor New York teenager of the mid-1930 is forced into prostitution despite sincere efforts to make a living and ultimately becomes the city's most famous madam.

Good for

  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

79 Park Avenue episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part 1, 5.7
  2. S1 E2 Part 2, 5.7
  3. S1 E3 Part 3, 7.2

Cast

24 of 31 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Wendkos
Produced by
Paul Wendkos

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 16, 1977 · October 18, 1977 · Ended

First aired
October 16, 1977
Last aired
October 18, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is 79 Park Avenue worth watching?"

Questions about 79 Park Avenue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 79 Park Avenue worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch 79 Park Avenue?

6 h

About 6 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 120 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1977.

Will I feel good after watching 79 Park Avenue?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is 79 Park Avenue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.